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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.80, 263.28 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.80, 263.28 and 157.92 is: 217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.80 : 263.28 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.80/263.28 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.80x = 263.28 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.80x = 41,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,577.18/190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.91

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